On the arena stage, the members of both teams faced each other from afar.
On Shrek's side, Bei Bei stood at the very front, with Xu Sanshi and Yao Haoxuan positioned to his left and right. Xixi and Gongyang Mo prowled behind them, while Huo Yuhao and Ling Luocheng strolled unhurriedly at the rear of the formation, as though they had merely come to watch.
Opposite them, the Star Luo Royal Team, led by Xu Jiujiu, was equally imposing.
Xu Jiujiu's pale gold team uniform only accentuated her noble bearing.
She looked at Huo Yuhao, a meaningful smile appearing on her face.
"Classmate Huo Yuhao, we meet again."
Huo Yuhao nodded politely as well. "Your Highness, I look forward to our match."
"I have a surprise for you."
Xu Jiujiu's eyes shimmered, her words carrying a deeper meaning.
"Perfect."
Huo Yuhao smiled.
"I have a surprise prepared for Your Highness as well."
Their exchange was broadcast across the entire venue through the amplifying Soul Tool, instantly igniting the atmosphere in the stands.
Both sides retreated, swiftly widening the distance between them and arranging their formations.
At the referee's command, the match officially began!
Xu Jiujiu gave a soft cry, and a dazzling crown Martial Soul, seemingly condensed from countless stars, appeared above her head.
Seven brilliant beams of starlight shot out from the crown, landing precisely upon every member of the Star Luo team and granting them comprehensive enhancements.
Below the stage, Wang Yan's expression immediately turned grave.
"It's the Star Crown Martial Soul!"
Even among top-tier Martial Souls, it was an exceedingly ancient and rare existence.
Legend had it that this Martial Soul had already existed ten thousand years ago. Among the six especially powerful Martial Souls recorded by Spirit Hall, the strongest force on the continent at the